Jerry Gobbler greeted some of the runners in 2011 as they warmed up for the race, which is a benefit for Wheeler Mission Charities.

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Dana Hunsinger Benbow
dana.benbow@indystar.com

Mix a day off work with a carb-loaded, turkey-stuffed, 4,500-calorie meal and what do you get?

A whole lot of people running races.

Thanksgiving Day is the No. 1 day for Americans to take part in a road race, according to Running USA, a nonprofit organization that tracks road racing trends. For years, the Fourth of July holiday held that spot. ...